A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
In this enlightening legend shared by Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, Wak?á? T?á?ka (The Great Spirit) created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last.In order to protect this precious creation, Wak?á? T?á?ka needed to hide it where it would always be safe and turned to our animal relatives for help.
Together, they found the perfect place. Do you know where they chose?
The Seventh Direction: A Legend of Creation is not just a book; it's an immersive experience that invites children to explore a world of cultural richness, creativity, and the interconnectedness of all things.
Author Kevin Locke is Lakota (from the Hunkpapa Band of Lakota Sioux) and Anishinabe. His Lakota name is T?okéya Inázi?, meaning "First to Arise." Kevin has been a cultural ambassador for the United States, and he has performed for millions of people across the globe in more than 90 countries as a Hoop Dancer, Indigenous Northern Plains Flutist, and traditional storyteller.
Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.
| ISBN: | 9781778540134 |
| Publication date: | 2nd May 2024 |
| Author: | Kevin Locke |
| Illustrator: | Kristy Cameron |
| Publisher: | Medicine Wheel Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 44 pages |
| Genres: |
People / Places |
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!In this enlightening legend shared by Lakota Elder Kevin Locke, Wak?á? T?á?ka (The Great Spirit) created the entire world in seven days; leaving the most precious creation for last. In order to protect this precious creation, Wak?á?
The Seventh Direction features in the following genres: People / Places
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The Seventh Direction was written by Kevin Locke and published by Medicine Wheel Publishing
The Seventh Direction has 44 pages